Interstate 75, I-475 reopened for traffic; to close Monday for additional maintenance

GENESEE COUNTY, MI -- The majority of Interstate 75 has reopened after downed power lines following strong storms closed the roadway for hours and hours as work crews cleared stretches for motorists, but it is expected to close once again Monday, April 13.

Winds are believed to have flattened a barn Saturday, April 12 on Sharon and Greg Matkovich's Beers Road property used for horse shows. Roberto Acosta | Mlive.com

Traffic has reopened for all the affected areas, with the exception of the Dort Highway extension, according to Genesee County 911. Southbound I-475 that had been closed to facilitate I-75 closures has also reopened.

Northbound and southbound I-75 at Dort Highway will close again 8 p.m. Monday for additional maintenance of poles that need to be restrung with power lines following the storms. More than 8,000 people remain without power Sunday, with an estimated restoration time of 11:30 p.m. Monday.

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